Aug. 12 three or more Mr. Ingersoll took sets of Western Grebe June 1, 1885, in Lake Merced, San Francisco Co. Inc. adv. Also Pied-billed Grebe in same place. I am examining both eggs. Mr. Ingersoll called on Belding in June 1916. Found him feeble but active-minded. Ought to be called on. Opp. City Hall, Stockton; on same street with Hotel Stockton; in old-fashioned brick bldg. with bay windows; now over cigar store. He has written a personal biography, which ought to be secured for "Condor." Write to Commissioner Fisheries, Washington, asking that he authorize the Naturalist on board "Albatross" to turn